After Hurricane Ivan many of the favourite hiking paths were blocked, then overgrown with vines, then life takes over, and ten years had gone by. SMH. So a recent Friday afternoon found me sitting on a rock, listening to frogs, watching fish in the river, and being greeted by a very curious mongoose. Life on…
Due to our many requests for portraits here at Art and Soul Gallery, we our now happy to respond with Art and Soul Portraits. The process of having your portrait done represents a personal connection between yourself and the artist. Not only is your likeness being depicted on canvas but also, the artist’s unique perception and expression of…
Susan Mains Acrylic 16″ x 20″ Imagine waking up to this idylic Caribbean View. But we know its not idylic–it is Caribbean Agricultural land, so there is always work to be done. Cocoa or nutmeg to pick, forking, weeding, harvesting–hard work for sure–but to breathe in this pure air with just a hint of green,…
I have witnessed many conversations about art. Whether it is a student critique, a discourse on a historical piece of art, or a gallery exhibition, the verbosity of the art world is not in peril. I have, however, witnessed faux pas as grand as the artistic themes they attempt to describe. Not all of…
Remember this from 2012? This was BEFORE Kirani had won his first olympic gold. And he is in Rio right now, getting ready for the repeat. Our thoughts and best wishes are with this Grenadian jaguar. Asher painted this Kirani James portrait, Grenada’s hope for a first ever gold medal at the Olympics. Kirani will…
Susan Mains Grenada Country Morning (Diptych) 16″ x 24″ Acrylic 2012
It’s heart disease–unrequited love. Susan Mains Carenage in the Morning 24″ x 30″ Acrylic 2012
Marie Messenger Raku Ceramic 2012 6″ x 8″ x 12″ Mermaid tales filled our Caribbean mythology long before Disney. There is the one that gave our most famous artist, Canute Caliste, a brush when he was a child, and he painted all his life.
Square is My Life Glass and Steel, 28″ x 22″ 2012 The colour of Rothko, the mystery of glass, the constraints of steel.
Maria McClaffery Glass and Steel 28″ x 22″ 2012 In this beautifully amorphous work, Maria combines techniques of layering and stained glass.
The new Art and Soul Gallery at Spiceland Mall has been a conversation piece for considering the role of art and it’s presentation, especially in Grenadian society. Many people question whether art represents an integral cultural component or whether it is an expendable luxury that is more form than function. Art has always progressed along…
Art and Soul at Rhythms of Summer
We had a great time hanging the art, then listening to the fantastic music. Wouldn’t have missed this for the world!
Important for now while you have the time!
Recently, I wrote an article on the socio-economic value of collecting art, especially when compared to other things you may spend money on. Some people may be excited about collecting art and converting their money into a timeless and never ending supply of beauty and inspiration but with the myriad of options may…
Jouvert Girl. The Early Monday morning of the celebration of Carnival. Coming soon to Grenada.
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